Just before launching the new web site we asked people to have a look and give us your feed back and any suggestions that you think should be included within the site.Well one that certainly warranted a couple of days investigation was checking out the naturist beaches on Lanzarote. As most people know being nude on any beach is acceptable in Spain but common sense does play a part. The closest nude beaches from Charco del Palo are along the main road that leads to Orzola, there are a number of small pull off points to park, have a look around and you will generally find a number of people stripped off. There are a couple of stunning beaches close to Orzola one in which we have been naked on but the day I visited to get some pictures there was not a soul stripped off. The beach on the far side of Orzola Playa Peligrosa is not one I would recommend, the name says it all Dangerous Beach and a sign has been put up Do Not Swim, the day I went to get pictures there were people in the water!!

Famara Beach is one of those places that made us fall in love with the island. The road down to it and the cliff face back drop are awesome. From Charco head to Teguise Village then take the road through signposted San Bartolome at the large roundabout turn right there are signs for Calleta Famara. The beach is huge and very popular with Surfers, Kite & Wind Surfers but they stay mainly on the main beach. The nude beach is the other side of what is commonly known as the Norwegian Village. When entering Famara take the beach road heading towards the cliffs where you enter the Norwegian village, drive up the hill and keep a look out for a sign Supermarket/Bar, turn left and if you park a little past the Bar, a good place to stop on the way back, then walk to the far end of the road and this will take you onto the sand dunes at the back of the beach. Work your way down to the shore and you will see lots of the stone circles people have built, you have arrived. The best time to visit Famara is when the tide is going out, then a huge beach is exposed and you can walk for a very long way totally naked. Just a warning be very careful about swimming and getting out of your depth there are some bad rip tides that can quickly get people into trouble so take care.

Papagayo, most naturists who have visited Lanzarote end up on Papagayo beach during their stay, its a bit of a slog getting there but when the weather is right its a stunning place to visit. If you are uncertain about directions either find one of us or send a mail and I will forward comprehensive directions to you.Papagayo Beach is set on the left side of Playa Blanca, its beaches are accessible by either road track or walking over the headland to the first of four beaches and a couple of small coves. A word of warning to people taking a car into the park many hire companies stipulate not taking the car off road. If you fancy walking make your way to the Papagayo Arena Hotel its the last building, find a parking spot and follow the people over the headland and soon you arrive at Playa Mujeres, all the times we have been to this particular beach the naturists seem to gather at the far end. Its a fantastic sandy beach with easy gentle access into the sea. If you like snorkelling then take some gear and head around to the left where there is a reef running into the sea. If you fancy a longer walk head up and over the headland again and you will soon see plenty of other beaches and all had naked people on them in certain spots. all the beaches are safe and easy for swimming and at the weekends they are very popular with locals and visitors alike.

Other beaches where you can often find people stripped of are, Playa Quemada, walk out of the village and over the hill where you will find a black beach, can be rough so take some care.Playa Honda and the beach that runs along the side of the airport was always a popular naturist spot but its now rare to see many people there stripped off.Tinajo and head towards Tenesar, this tiny spot may not be on everybody's map so if you fancy a trip out to the wilds then ask me for directions. Can be very wild and rugged out here but its a place where you will find amazing stones.As I stated at the beginning you can get naked on most beaches and there are lots of quiet spots along the coast that without causing offence to anyone you can get that all important all over tan.Don't forget to ask if you need any further driving directions.

Love the new site - well done to you and Alan, who I met during the World Cup last summer great fun.

A good article about nude beaches as - lovely and magical as Charco is - it's sometimes nice to have an outing to somewhere new. Those little coves off the road to Orzola are gorgeous aren't they and quite deceptive. They look tiny from the road - hardly worth bothering with - but when you're on them they're actually quite big and the lovely white sand is superb.

Look forward to my next visit next year to our little bit of naked paradise on Lanzarote.

Freddie

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David

22/4/2017 23:42:45

It's been really good to get a good understanding of the beach and the scene. I am just book a long weekend with Kate, we will have such fun. Boom

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Karen

10/11/2017 14:51:06

We are in Puerto del carmen where is the nearest naturist beach . We are here for a few days thanksx

Nigel and Patsy

31/12/2014 00:10:21

Hi Wendy and Alan
We went to Charco de Palo on Sunday 28thdec by taxi from costa tequise .we had a lovely swim in the pool on the head land And chatted to some other Naturists ..trouble came. When we wanted to leave no taxis or buses ,no bars or shops open ... One person gave us taxi numbers but the first did not understand English,luck had it a guy that spoke little English spoke to the taxi company for us and entially a taxi came an hour and a half later..well we learnt one thing don't get a taxi thr 50 plus euros For the visit... Well We may be back again this week as we are hiring a car from Wed 31st and hope to get naked on some beaches this week before returning home ... Following some of your recommendations

Well just been informed by Patsy that we know you both from way back at Merry Hill x friends of M and S

Hello, Sorry you had problems with transport to Charco del Palo. Unfortunately we do not have a taxi stand in Charco del Palo so if you arrive by taxi then you have to get back by taxi and that as you proved can be .difficult. It is also unfortunate that all the bars were closed on the Sunday you visited. Normally the Jardin Tropical would be open but they are on their Christmas Holidays. I am glad this has not deterred you from visiting again and hope if you are in Charco del Palo on Friday you will pop into Reiners Bar and say hello.

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Serge

15/2/2015 07:38:57

Hi Wendy, thanks for all the info. Never had a chance to go naked on a beach and thought as I'm going to Lanzarote this might be the idea time to hit one on the wish list! Going at the end of march hopefully the weather will be ok(unfortunately going by myself!) also thank you for the link to the car hire it was lots cheaper than through the normal way!! :)

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brent leach

27/5/2015 07:27:26

Hi, just wondering which nudist beach is nearest to playa Blanca? We are staying at the papagayo centrol commercial centre end of the resort.
Many thanks

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Alan

28/5/2015 01:20:22

The nearest naturist beaches are on Papagayo Beach, they are split naturist/clothed but never a problem. You can get to them by driving through the national park or you can walk but it can be very warm. Just ask when you arrive and most people will be able to point you in the right direction. Don't forget though if you have a car then make sure you come up Charco del Palo

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brent leach

28/5/2015 02:31:03

Thanks Alan. That will be great. We will travel up that way if we get a chance.

Howard

22/6/2015 10:06:46

Hi there , found your site AFER returning from Lanzarote today ! me and my other half came to charco on sunday (21st) and found the main swimming pool and also the week before found the other pool further along south. Both times we had a great day there and I was naked all the time. we had also spent all the other days down on papagayo beach (long walks from the main car park) as driving to charco from playa blanca is a long drive each time. Maybe i need to look at booking a holiday there. It is only the 9th time we have visited lanza in 10 years !!! and I love it every time. We havent been to Famara beach yet but have heard of it. Orzolo beaches (which you describe) are perfect too.

Hello Wendy,
This says, Thanks also to this said writer for that this i of her said columns from this i of her said blogs on it with it now here STILL recounts also that " ' ' As most people KNOW, being NUDE is acceptable on ANY beach in Kingdom of Spain, but common sense DOES play a part.... As I stated at its beginning, you CAN get NAKED on most beaches and then there's LOTS of quiet spots along the coast that WITHOUT causing offense to ANYONE, you CAN get that ALL important ALL over tan.... ' ' " for herself, for ANYONE whoever accepts also that this even says also, Thanks also to this said writer for that this i of her said columns from this i of her said blogs on it with it now here STILL recounts also that " ' ' As most people KNOW, being NUDE is acceptable on ANY beach in Kingdom of Spain, but common sense DOES play a part.... As I stated at its beginning, you CAN get NAKED on most beaches and then there's LOTS of quiet spots along the coast that WITHOUT causing offense to ANYONE, you CAN get that ALL important ALL over tan.... ' ' " him/herself for him/herself, for fans, for readers, for others also and even for us, too....

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Caroline & Raymond

15/9/2015 08:01:02

Hi Wendy, we found this beach over 5 years ago and always return. Caroline always goes naked as she loves a head to toe tan, guess I don't have the courage to join her, I wear shorts but she always enjoys being full nude.
One thing we have found is that the ground just past the shop is a but uneven and bumpy for small cars, watch the pot holes in sand at parking bays

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brent

6/10/2015 11:41:23

Hi Alan hope you are both ok not long before we are in playa Blanca. We are planning on visiting charco del palo for the day. We never drive on holiday do enough of that at home. Which would be the best way? We have thought of hiring a taxi for the day or using buses to explore.
Kind regards, brent

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Chris

26/10/2015 09:52:18

Hi Wendy, we will arrive on Sunday and are staying in matagorda. We are hiring a car for a couple of days to explore these lovely beaches that you mention and hopefully try going nude for the first time. However could you recommend a map to give us directions as I have not been able to find a suitable one online.
Regards Chris

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Bryan & Judie

13/11/2015 16:10:06

Good site but what we find as the best advice is get up early and go to the beach of choice. Strip off and enjoy. If you are the first ones there others arriving will see you and do likewise or go elsewhere. This way you can open almost any beach in Spain to the joys of naturism.

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James

14/12/2015 07:19:23

hi Wendy,

Im about to book an apartment at Charco, but just wanted to know if there is any discrimination toward single men in the village in your view. Its a last min break to get away over Christmas (20th-27th) when i dont have my kids and the last thing i want is any raised eye brows if that makes sense. My girl friend and i have been naturists for 10 plus years and its suddenly dawned on me that ive never been naked away on my own lol....Thank you James

Hi James, I make loads I'd reservations for single people visiting Charco del Palo and it's a normal thing, so please don't worry about it. Have you asked me about accommodation I may be able to find you something. Check out Apartamento Vista on my web site. Perfect for your stay and great value,

Wendy

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james

14/12/2015 09:44:32

Hi thanks i've sent you an email and if you could send me options that be great..had hoped for sea front but as long as we have a balcony and its within the naturist village we we will take whats available I have given dates for 20-27 or 27-3rd jan which is poss when my girl friend can possibly come as well. Thanks James

Herwig

16/1/2016 23:53:42

According tot Google Maps Charco del Palo is only 17 kilometers away from Costa Teguise. Is it easy to get there by bike or are the roads too hilly? And is it safe to travel the road by bike? I read somewhere that traffic is quite dangerous on Lanzarote. Naturist greetz.

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Alan

17/1/2016 12:00:25

Hi Herwig,
Yes it is only 17km away and many people in the village do hire bikes and head off to different parts. Costa Teguise is not difficult to get to and you can in fact get there using the old main road which runs along side the new LZ. There are a number of hills but depending on your fitness they should not be too much of a problem. Road traffic can be hazardous anywhere and the same applies here but generally road traffic give cyclist a good wide berth. If you want any information about hiring a bike contact Wendy, the company we use have top quality bikes for rent.

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Herwig

17/1/2016 13:07:05

Thank you very much for your quick reply. I'm looking forward to visiting Charco del Palo. A bit of exercise won't do me any harm.

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Harold

22/2/2016 11:58:11

Hi,
I have just returned form 6 beautiful if slightly cloudy days in Puerto del Carmen. I went for long walks along the coast taking advantage of the peace and quiet decided to go au naturel from Playa Quemada right along to the next beach and beyond. It was great to have such a lovely temperature to walk freely. I did meet a number of people all of which were happy to say hello and chat a while. The national park is perfect for naturist hiking and walking and even the 4x4 drivers gave me a bit cheer.
H

Hi Wendy, thanks for the great write up. I am a professional glamour photographer and am looking for a few amazing locations for some stunning nude beach glamour shots, nothing porn, just beautiful nudes. The photos you posted of Famara look absolutely perfect. Do you think it would bother people if I were shooting on the beach ?

thanks
David.

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Alan

9/4/2016 10:59:51

Hi David,
Famara beach is generally quiet during the week so that would probably be your best time to get pictures, also the far end is probably the better end.
if you are looking for locations to take naturist pictures then get in touch I may be able to help there are plenty of places close to Charco del Palo that would suit.

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Dave

7/6/2016 04:50:58

Hi Wendy, my wife and I are coming to Lanzarote in July and staying in Puerto del Carmen. I am keen on visiting Charo del Palo, but my wife isn't keen on the full nudist experience, so I am looking for alternative beaches on the island should I not be able to persuade her. I have seen online that there is a section on coast near Puerto del Carmen that is used by naturists but would like any information that you could provide.
Many thanks in advance.
Dave

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freddie

7/6/2016 19:46:17

Hi Dave,

I also recommend the 'White Beaches' on the road up towards Orzola. There's one in particular that's not only very beautiful but has great swimming without needing to walk over rocks.

They're normally empty in the morning with more people coming in the afternoon including a high proportion of locals which is always a good sign.

There's a mix of nudists and those in swimwear although often pretty minimal swimwear in the case of the local girls! I've often seen coupes there where he is nude and she in a swimsuit so it would be perfect for you and your wife Dave.

A lovely easy-going atmosphere whatever you like to wear or not wear :-)

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Alan

7/6/2016 07:45:46

Hi Dave,
To put your wife fears at bay coming to Charco del Palo does not mean you have to get naked, we have many people who come here some do some don't so please do not worry nobody is going to be telling you about getting your clothes off.
The beach that you are asking about close to PDC is what we used to call the airport beach but a number of years ago a walkway was put there and is now a very busy tourist route. There is another beach just a little way south from Quemada, thats about 15minutes from PDC. Papagayo which is on the outskirts of Playa Blanca is another area you could try. Famara beach is another but can get wild and windy there plus beware of swimming there are a number of rips.
There are a number of beaches further up north towards Orzola that you often see naked people.
But if you want a chilled out time its probably better to come to Charco del Palo. Get a car and pop up and see us.

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Paul

21/8/2016 07:24:57

Nice blog page and very informative. Are there any nudist beaches local to Puerto del Carmen?

Hi Paul, Have you read the the blog that Alan put up several months ago about nude beaches in Lanzarote heres the linkhttp://www.nudelanza.com/wendys-blog/lanzarote-naturist-beaches
Hopefully you will find it useful.
Wendy

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Tommy

8/9/2016 18:32:51

Can anyone tell what is the best nude beach for us to go on our first time , where staying in Costa teguise ,and we would like to travel by taxi
Any help would be greatfull

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wendy

9/9/2016 06:48:59

Hi tommy, I think you would do better to hire a car for a couple of days this will work out a lot cheaper than taxis and also give you some flexibility as to where to go. There are many beaches all over the island as this blog from Alan demonstrates. Find yourself a decent map, hire a car and go exploring, Have fun. Wendy

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Jan & Gary

16/9/2016 14:53:35

Hi Wendy:

First of all....love your blog. Always has great info and support. We're a nudist couple from Canada and enjoy both travel and visiting naturist venues. Sometimes we also stay at B & B'e that cater to naturists.
We're looking at a trip to Lanza. We met friends who were at Famara. Is it more naturist or mixture of textile as well.
Do you recommend any B & B's

Luv & Sun

Jan & Gary😊☀️

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Alan

20/9/2016 08:51:14

Hi Guys, many thanks for the kind words re the site etc.
Ok firstly we don't have any B&B naturist places here but we do have a lot of self contained apartments for rent. If you want any help with this please get in touch and we will help in any way we can. Send us your email address where we can contact you.
Charco del Palo is a full naturist village but also a working village so not everyone is naked but generally most days you will find people always naked along the seafront.
Again if you want any further help please get in touch.

Alan

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Mike

5/10/2016 17:35:24

Visited Orzola beach today, my girlfriend and myself were surprised to see no one in the nude. Thankfully I put that to rights although in a secluded area, would have felt a bit embarrassed being out in the open. Bit of a shame really!

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Alan

6/10/2016 11:28:54

Hi Mike, there is one beach up near Orzola that is generally always naturist. From Arrieta its the first beach after the long lot hand bend, there is parking on the left and you have to cross the road and its about 250mtrs to the right. or you can always visit Charco park up and wander around to your hearts content!

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Steve

20/11/2016 21:22:26

To get to Papagayo there is a waterbus that runs from the harbour in Playa Blanca via the marina. 15 euros return. Walk up the path from the first beach then walk past the next beach on the left to the next beach, it's not far. Oct 2016

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Vicky

21/11/2016 15:39:27

Just to say that your website and blog is fantastically useful, helping to overcome any shyness and awkwardness about sunbathing as nature intended! Middle of October, me and hubby went to Famara beach, which we knew quite well from regular visits (non-naked!) over the years. This time we went mid-week, it was very quiet which we had hoped for, maybe only another 12-14 others going naked, this was up towards the cliffs end of the beach, which on the day was very sheltered from the wind. Others we passed while walking up and down the beach were very respectful, even got talking to 3 different couples, who were all Germans, but language did not seem a problem, no awkwardness or shyness either way. Thanks for the advice, we are going there again in March 2017, might try Papagayo this time as you recommend it in your blog!

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Alan

22/11/2016 08:54:40

Hi Vicky many thanks for your comments re the web site thats always good to get feedback, plus I am glad you found your first naked and hopefully not your last visit to our wonderful island.
If you are interested please send me your email and I will add you to our newsletter which is a monthly catch up with whats going on.
Please next time you are over get in touch we are always up for meeting new people.

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Sandykenuk

2/12/2016 18:03:41

After going on massplomas beach (hut4)this year for the first time and really enjoyed it, just booked 18th of May for 10 nights in lanzarotte, our 1st time there, so really helpful you do this website, thanks for that,any good ideas where to go?, we are staying at the Diverhotel, teguise, and we have found out they have a nudist roof. Hope to see you over there, thanks again xx. Sandy and Kenny

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Alan

3/12/2016 09:36:31

Hi Sandy & Kenny
Good to hear you have enjoyed the web site and we hope you enjoy your stay on our fab island

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Sandykenuk

3/12/2016 10:39:03

Got that date wrong lol, it's 18th of March we travel there

Jason

7/12/2016 22:53:10

Hi Wendy
Could you tell me where the nearest naturist beach or swingers club is to Santa Rosa?

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Alan

8/12/2016 08:56:02

Hi Jason,
Well firstly I have not a clue where Santa Rosa is!!
As far as naturist beaches go just read the article above that should give you an idea.
Secondly there are as far as I know no swingers clubs on Lanzarote

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Vicky

8/12/2016 11:10:49

Hi Jason, if you mean Santa Rosa apartments in Costa Teguise, your best bet is to hire a car, 20mins drive to Famara, where there is a brilliant beach for naked sunbathing and swimming. Plus a couple of lovely restaurants in the nearby village. I do not know anything about swingers' clubs in Lanzarote!

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Al

15/2/2017 15:19:20

We have just returned from a great break in Playa Blanca. We spent most of our time on the Papagayo beaches where there was a very relaxed equal split between naturists and textiles.

We had read a lot of good reports about naturism in Famara so decided to drive over there. It was a lovely sunny day with very little wind. After a wonderful fish lunch at Restaurant Sol, we decided to spend a couple of hours sunbathing before returning to Playa Blanca.

We parked our car at the end of the road by the villas then walked the whole length of the beach looking for a suitable place to strip off. There were plenty of people on the beach but we were bitterly disappointed to see that everyone was either fully clothed or wearing costumes. We caught sight of one or two people hiding in the stone enclosures on the land side who may possibly have been nude, but definitely no naturists on the beach itself. We would have felt very uncomfortable stripping off there and being the only naked people on what appeared to be a fully textile beach.

After a very pleasant 2km walk it was clear to us that there were no naturists on this lovely beach. Disappointed, we turned around and walked back to our car. We spent the rest of our stay on the beaches of Papagayo.

Hi Al, Sorry that you did not find like minded people on Famara beach when you visited recently. I think had you headed away from the shore line then you might have found other naturists. Famara is not a naturist beach as such, its like all beaches in Lanzarote, you can sunbath naked but its always best to find a spot out of the way.

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Vicky

16/2/2017 15:00:23

Hi Al, hope you don't mind me asking, but when I was at Papagayo last autumn, it seemed there were an awful lot of voyeurs around. Didn't you find the same thing?
I've used Famara beach for many years and there have always been plenty of naked bodies around, either sunbathing on the beach or between the grassy reeds, and walking up and down the shoreline. Maybe you just got there on a bad day?!

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Al

16/2/2017 15:47:21

Hi Vicky.
It's really interesting how the same beaches can give such different experiences!

At Famara we felt that if we wanted to be naked we would have to "hide" in the stone enclosures and would feel very conspicuous walking along the beach or simply going for a swim.

At Papagayo we stayed on the first two beaches when walking east from Playa Blanca (Playa Mujeres and Playa del Pozo). The west end of Playa Mujeres was 100% textile whereas at the far end the majority of people were completely naked or at least topless. At Playa del Pozo there was probably a 50:50 split. We always felt comfortable being completely naked; we were not the slightest bit bothered by voyeurs, no-one seemed to take the any notice whatsoever as to whether or not you were wearig anything.

I did walk one day to one of the coves further around the point near the Playa de Papagayo car park and restaurants but did not stay as this appeared to be 100% textile.

Vicky

16/2/2017 16:31:24

Well back in the day, many many years ago, it was almost 100% naked on all those beaches and coves at Papagayo! To go there and be naked was considered very risque and avant garde!
I was not particularly worried about the voyeurs last autumn, but my partner thought they were too close for comfort, it was so obvious what they were looking at.
That's why in a couple of weeks, we will probably visit Charco for a day out.

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Sandykenuk

15/2/2017 17:22:31

Only 4 weeks to go, really looking forward to our 1st visit to lanzarotte, and will be coming to your area, because it sounds so nice and relaxing.
Thanks for the Site

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Vicky

16/2/2017 11:03:38

Brill! My partner just booked our flights to Lanza for a week starting 4th March! We have our own apartment in Puerto del Carmen which we feel obliged to use of course, so have not used the facilities at Charco. In the past we have been quite happy to use the excellent beaches of Famara and Papagayo, but last autumn Papagayo was becoming more like a voyeurs paradise with small groups of guys, young and old, sneaking around. So this year we might be more adventurous and visit Charco area for a day trip, would be nice to see the place for real.

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Marc

25/2/2017 14:07:05

Hi we going to lanz in April staying at Montana appartment. What is closest nude beach we are new to this thank you

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Alan

27/2/2017 12:21:40

Not sure where the Montana apartments are??
Give us a clue!!

Alan

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Marc

27/2/2017 17:43:08

Never been there before so not sure thanx anyway

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Vicky

28/2/2017 09:52:26

Oh dear... disaster... my partner, due to unexpected work commitments, is unable to make it for our trip to Lanza for the week 4-11th March. I would still love to go and he's given the OK, but would prefer some company. Has anyone got any ideas on meeting up? Are singles allowed at the Charco complex?

Hi Vicky, That's sad news that your partner cannot make the holiday. Singles are always welcome to Charco del Palo and I am sure you will meet some nice people while you are here. Where are you staying? I will pop down and say hello.

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Vicky

28/2/2017 10:45:17

Hi Wendy, thanks for getting in touch. I am planning to use the apartment we have in Puerto del Carmen, I will be hiring a car for at least 3 days, so can get around a bit as needed. I actually did have an idea of using your complex to stay over for a night or two, just for the experience and, naturally, for the company and friendship. But I suppose it is a bit short notice to book anything with you at Charco.

Hi Vicky, Charco del Palo is very busy at the moment and all of March but I can offer you space for a few nights at Casa Austria. The cost is 65€ per night and cleaning fee of 65€ Minimum stay 3 nights.

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Vicky

28/2/2017 11:33:37

Wow, Casa Austria looks great! And its only 35mins drive from PDCarmen! I will consider your offer on costs and will let you know sometime tomorrow or Thursday if that's OK? I need to check out a couple of things first. Oh just a question.... I looked at the map of Charco, is the whole area on your resort map naked? I have never been naked while shopping, only one beaches and on private patio/balcony!

Hi Vicky. Yes the whole village that you see as per my map is naturist. You can wear as little or as much as you like. People normally put a sarong on when they go to the supermarket and other than Reiners Pub which isn't naturist anymore you can be naked at the Jardin Tropical and also the Cueva Paloma cafeteria Just bring a towel to sit on.

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Vicky

28/2/2017 12:18:52

Thanks for this valuable info Wendy! I would not be very comfortable rummaging around the supermarket naked in any case! Especially on my own, suppose I might meet someone I can hang around with with a bit of luck.

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Vicky

2/3/2017 11:09:11

Hi Wendy, Fortunately I've managed to hook up with a couple of people who will be in Lanza same time as me (apart from one day), so I will be spending a fair bit of time with them next week. They have also heard of Charco, I will try to persuade them to spend a day there with me, as way of evaluating the resort. It looks great from the information you already sent me and I will certainly prioritise coming to Charco, probably in October for a week this year. Hope that's OK with you!

Hi Vicky If you make it to Charco del Palo let me know the day before and if I have time we can meet up. Glad you got sorted and have some company for your holiday.

Pepe

12/3/2017 22:39:55

Hi Vicky,
I am also visiting charco as single (I had plan to visit with my ex girlfriend and do not want to cancel) and would love to meet some othe people. My dates are from 19th to 23rd March.
My first time in Lanzarote and I am looking forward to it!!
Regards
Pepe

Vicky

14/3/2017 12:28:29

Hi Wendy, I had a great time in Lanza last week, though it was a tad comparatively chilly and windy the first couple of days. After that managed to spend the rest of the week at Famara and Papagayo with the guys I hooked up with from the Tuesday onwards. Sorry I could not persuade them to come to Charco for the day, but it is definitely in my mind for September or October!

Dikqu

23/3/2017 09:57:58

Hi,

First time in my life at nude beach and what a wonderful experience. Famara beach is so lovely. Those "zoco" nests provide warm place to sun bath even on windy and mildly cloudy day. Could not go to the ocean yesterday but for tomorrow more sun and less wind in forecast :)

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Vicky

27/3/2017 13:31:21

Hi Dikqu,
Congratulations on your nude beach debut! First time can be a bit daunting! I've been to Famara too, I just love how wild the beach is there, so refreshing on very hot days. I hope the weather last week improved for you, it was also quite 'fresh' for a couple of days when I was there earlier in March. But that's typical Lanzarote for you!

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Dikqu

27/3/2017 21:57:05

Hi Vicky,

Weather got much better after first day. Ever since I visited now for four times and going again Wednesday and Thursday. It got even better when it was too hot in zocos:) went to strolls along to beach and to ocean for long twenty minutes. Water is crystal clear. Ahh I love it.

Really so exciting when someone is walking towards you (in fully clothed). But I guess it is matter of excercise ;)

Can't even wait for day after tomorrow. All to best for all of you.

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Ed

5/4/2017 16:19:44

Hi Wendy - great site. I am thinking of visiting Charco in the next few days but one problem - I have our dog with me. Is it possible to have some nude walks with one's pooch around the area or would I be best leaving him at home. My preference is to go on walks if possible rather than just lounge around all day.
Thanks
Ed

Hi Ed, thanks for your comments, Although there are signs along the seafront at Charco del Palo people still take their dogs for walks along it. you can also walk as far as Arreita if you like about 3/4 k down the coast.

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Ed

10/4/2017 15:32:06

Hi Wendyand thanks for the response. Looking at the map it seems that the ideal walk would be to head towards Arreita. Do you think that once out of CDP and on the dirt-track that seems to be pretty much parallel to the coast that it would be ok to let our very friendly pooch off the lead? As we enjoy our solitude is it likely the we will encounter many other ramblers - here I am thinking mainly of textiles? Thanks for any help / advice. Ed

Hi Ed, 99.9% of the people you will meet while walking out over the dunes/tracks towards Arreita will be naturist, doing exactly what you are doing, which is walking nude, you with your pooch, others as couples. You may see the odd fisherman on the shoreline but they are pretty much used to seeing naked people and take no notice. Just take a pair of shorts, or a sarong to coverup if you feel the need.

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Ed

13/4/2017 15:10:06

Hi Wendy, thank-you for your invaluable help & advice. I popped down to CDP this morning with the pooch. It was a glorious day. I followed your suggested route north and it was terrific. I met and chatted to a couple but apart from that saw no one else until I returned to CDP- a wonderful relaxing unencumbered walk which I shall now be repeating in a very regular basis (I'm resident in Lanza). As I mentioned previously I've always found sun-bathing per se rather boring so to be able to wander for miles under the glorious Lanzarote sun without fear of causing offence to textiles was a magnificent experience (oh and the pooch enjoyed it all as well). Muchas gracias.

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Joe Fitzgerald

3/5/2017 23:45:50

Hi Wendy,
My girlfriend & I are visiting CDP tomorrow Thursday
We will be getting a taxi from PDC.....I see on some of your blogs that getting a taxi back to PDC could be an issue....
Do you have numbers for taxi companies that would take us back to PDC

Hi Joe, thanks for your comments. Why don't you hire a car, this will cost about 20/25€ for the day whereas a taxi could cost as much as 80€ for the return trip. If you do decide to go with the taxi option then either go to Reiners Pub or Cueva Paloma cafeteria and ask them to phone a taxi for you. I think there are some numbers also on the window at Centro Commercial.

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Colin

1/6/2017 21:57:56

Hi, I'm in Lanzarote for a week and planning on visiting CDP. I'm intending to visit the Jardin de Cacto and then walk to CDP. Is it acceptable to walk naked for all or part of the way? I'm thinking that after a certain point anyone on the road is either going to or coming from CDP.

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Alan

2/6/2017 08:11:32

Hi Colin
Best thing to do is keep your clothes on as I put in another blog a short while ago the village is a naked haven but outside we respect the local area and keep covered up.

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Pete

8/8/2017 14:17:59

Hi we are staying in pdc on the main strip and where is the nearest nude beach to us thanks.

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Alan

9/8/2017 13:10:40

Hi Pete,
Your closest main naturist area will be up at Charco del Palo where we are. There is nothing down at PDC.
You will of course need transport and this then opens up the island for you. There are other nude beaches then you can visit.

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Lee

17/8/2017 06:24:13

Hello,

We are currently staying in Costa teguis, hiring a car is not an option. How much would a taxi cost?

Hello Lee, thanks for contacting me. A taxi would cost anywhere between 15 and 20€ each way.. The problem would be getting back to Costas Teguise, there is not a taxi stand in Charco del Palo so you would have to make arrangements while in the village for the return ride, which can sometimes be a bit difficult to arrange.

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Lee

20/8/2017 02:37:48

When you get in a taxi do not get Playa De Los Charco and Charco De palo mixed up lol

That said we found a nice little cove below the village of Ancones were we did strip off and sunbathe nude for the first time!

So all is well that ends well however we still intend to get to the right Charco before we have to go home

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Lee

23/8/2017 08:02:25

The wife and myself made it to Charc yesterday afternoon for a couple of hours and enjoyed the experience completely.
It was only the second time we have been nude in public and the first time in the company of others
(I apologise if my monkey like appearance scared anyone )

We will certainly be back!

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Nicolas

21/8/2017 23:13:39

It is my second time in Lanzarote. I really love the island. I am not a naturist as per se. but I just want to be able to bath and enjoy the sun naked.

Last year I went to Papagayo at same time of year, just in Playa del Plazo they were few people including me bathing naked.

I went twice this year in Famarra. I never knew it before. this is a very long and nice beach, I did both sides. including the top one on the north, it is now 99% clothes beach. There are a lot of cove, where people can enjoy the sun naked, but for a beach boy like me only 1% were bathing naked. it means a family coming certainly from north europe and a couple where only the husband was naked like me.

I am a single man discovering the pleasure of bathing naked in his 40s. I don't want to go to such places and feel like a pervert because I am alone.

In arrieta, la garita beach: this is not a nudist beach. Don't watch youtube and things like this. Even topless, zero.

Take it or leave it, there is a change in mentality. Locals are not going nude. So beaches near Orzola are a myth. Still there a lot of secret coves where it is possible to get naked. but enjoying swimming naked like I do, not so many places....

May be I will pay a visit to CDP. but not critics, I am not a naturist just a beach boy who discovered in his late age that skinny dipping is great.

Please no offense to naturist people !

Just my feedback and I love Lanzarote.

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Smithy

20/10/2017 17:51:22

Me and my wife are here in Lanzarote having a great time on the nude beach at Papagayo there no people just going there to ogle. We felt very relaxed being naked. Charco Del Palo was excellent been there twice. Felt very relaxed there as well. Both these places we would give 100% and being new to naturalist

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Frans

13/11/2017 18:21:12

Wendy, thanks for this nice article and info.
We're just back from Lanzarote and enjoyed several of the beaches.

Famara was nice because the sea was wild, but mostly textiles.
We also went to Playa del Risco. This turned out to be very nice. It is a kilometer long or so. Nice sandy beach.
However it is something like 45 minutes hiking down (and afterwards 45 minutes or so back up). When we were there there were maybe 10 other people. Don't go there if it is very windy as that makes the climb down and up pretty dangerous

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Steve

24/1/2018 19:40:30

Hi Wendy,
I’m planning to go over to the beach at Teneza. Is it obvious once you get there?

End of this week back to Lanza. Two weeks there and planning to visit Famara beach several times. I love to sun bath there, it is the perfect spot ;

Love

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Peter whitehead

15/5/2018 20:10:52

Many thanks for a brilliant site. I'm a recent convert to naturism at 62 but find that the more time I have in the buff the better! Unfortunately, my wife is not sharing my newfound passion. I've found myself in Lanza on my own for 12days and have visited CDP three times so far. Today I went for it and did the walk to the fishermans huts in the nude and intend to go the other way at some point. The only thing I've noticed is that there are not many people around to talk to. The duck pond is almost devoid of people and I've only spoken to about three other naked people. As I have worked out that I'm a through and through naturist, rather than "just" a beach nudist, what's my next step to get more involved with a naturist community. I only have six days left before my wife gets here!! Hopefully will submit a photo from today's jaunt!

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Vicky

16/5/2018 13:46:06

Hi Peter, nice to hear from someone else of a similar age on here!
Plus we also seem to have plenty in common regarding our naturist tendencies! I have been visiting Lanza for many years, but finally summoned up the courage to go naked in the last 7 or 8 years.
I have not yet visited CDP, but have used the naked-friendly beaches at Papagayo and Famara many times during my regular visits to Lanza, I have an apartment in PDC which I use in the early spring and October each year, but I no longer have a regular naturist partner to share my enjoyment of baring all!
I don't know if the lovely people who run this website allow swapping of email address on here, but it would be great to hear from you soon, somehow.
Bye for now
Vicky

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Peter Whitehead

16/5/2018 17:33:50

Hi Vicky. Thanks for the reply. Presumably you are not over here now which is a shame. I went to Papagayo earlier on this holiday, loved it but got concerned about the hire car on that awful road! Found the beach at Quemera and had a good half day, went back today and the sand was too windswept to stay. Same when I went to Famara!! Going back to CDP tomorrow without a packed lunch. Going to pluck up the courage for a naked lunch! Happy for Wendy or Alan to pass on my email address. Not sure what the wife would say!! Perhaps you could convince her to join in?!

Vicky

17/5/2018 09:45:11

Hi Peter, unfortunately I am not in Lanza at the moment, that would have been nice! Yes, the access roads to Papagayo are terrible, but worth the risk!
Hope you enjoy your naked lunch at CDP!
Maybe Wendy or Alan can allow us to swap email addresses, I certainly hope so, they certainly have my permission. I am not especially good at convincing people to do thing though... but would try to encourage her if I can!
I will be in Lanza for couple of weeks in October, not sure of dates yet though.... will be avoiding the school holiday season for sure!
Vicky

Hi Vicky and Peter, I am happy to pass your emails on. Sent me an email giving me permission to do so and I will forward to you or peter

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Peter

18/5/2018 06:44:45

. I had a glorious day today at CDP, with my first naked lunch (no one else there!) and found the second pool that's nearer to the Jardin Tropical. Food at JT was really good. Will repeat and hopefully take my wife there one evening. Hoping to get naked on Graciosa tomorrow by walking to the Charcas(?) beach. Still on the lookout for company if you know anyone that would want to join me over there? I have a car and can pick up! So glad I found CDP and this site. Keep up the good work!

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Smithy

18/5/2018 08:54:39

Hi Peter. Me and my wife are back over to Lanza in about 6 weeks and will be getting naked again. Naked lunch sounds good where do you go for this.

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Peter Whitehead

18/5/2018 16:00:45

Hi Smithy (presumably not the REAL Smithy?!). I went to the Jardin Tropical in the CDP village. The "undress" code is only at lunchtime and on the terrace, as I understand it. There is another venue in the village that also welcomes naturists in the garden for lunches. Check the tabs on this site and it should sort you out. Good Trip Adviser reviews (including mine!) for JT. If I've got anything wrong I'm sure Alan or Wendy will correct me! Enjoy your time here. Are you staying in CDP?

Tomas

16/8/2018 12:02:47

Hi
First, thank for your Nudelanza website. But when looking at Alans suggestions for nude beaches I miss one of our favorite nude beaches: Playa Risco NW of the island. I haven't read all 98 comments, maybe some other also miss that quiet and wonderful beach, with the impressing Famara wall – like a mountain in the Dolomites – in the background. We have pictures from that beach if you want for the website.

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Mike

15/1/2019 13:29:31

Hi Wendy,
I am heading to PDC in July/August and was looking an update if being nude on the beach just passed the park at Playa Grande and walking towards Playa Honda ok. Ideally I would like to strip down before that at Mirador Playa Grandebut but I'm not sure if that would be acceptable. I'm not one for lying in the sun so would only be walking there and back. Is it likely I would be the only one nude or do you think their would be others ? I wouldn't want to be the only one and offend someone.
Thanks in advance
Mike

Hi Mike, thanks for your message, I am sorry but I do not know for sure if the airport beach is still naturist. There are 100 comments on this blog, so have a read it might give you some insight. Good luck.
Wendy

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Mike

16/1/2019 11:17:37

Thanks for the reply the last post about these beaches was on the 7/6/2016 and thats why I was looking recommendations on these beaches

Alan

23/1/2019 18:02:46

Hi Mike
Just back from 3 weeks in Lanz. Did the walk from Matagorda to Playa Honda and return the other day with my wife in a wheelchair. The whole route is now a paved walkway very popular with walkers; runners/joggers; cyclists and plane spotters, all textile. The beach is quite shallow so anybody on it will be in full view of the passing throng. Some years ago the path was only a rough gravel track which was when some naturist use was made of the beach.

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Dikqu

2/2/2019 13:02:24

Hi,

Will be back to Lanza and my favourite place on earth: Famara beach between 8. - 22.2. Hopefully able to visit as many times as possible during holiday.